Washington Governor Eyes Lottery Privatization

Posted on December 16th, 2011

The state of Washington is joining the many states that are considering lottery privatization. On December 15th Washington Governor Chris Gregoire outlined reform measures she will present to lawmakers to address a $2 billion budget deficit. At a news conference Gregoire stated “I want to be clear: I am not proposing that the lottery expand [...]

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Washington Gov. Orders Lottery to Return Mercedes Van

Posted on October 7th, 2011

Recently the Washington state lottery purchased a $49,000 Mercedes Benz Sprinter van as part of a marketing strategy. The lottery had planned to use the van to boost Lottery ticket sales at the Puyallup Fair and other festivals and large events throughout the state. The idea was to set up the van at fairs and [...]

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Lottery Winning Janitor Donates $40,000 For New School Track

Posted on April 20th, 2011

A big lottery win can be a life changing experience and winners deal with their newfound wealth in different ways. Some winners quit their jobs immediately and go on big spending sprees purchasing luxury items and indulging their every whim. Other lottery winners take a much quieter approach to sudden wealth and continue working and [...]

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